Project Manager / Programme Manager

Pyramid8 are currently recruiting for a motivated Project Manager or Programme Manager working for an interesting business in the Medical Sectors. You will manage and develop various projects of work for a number of clients simultaneously and be able to prioritise and communicate effectively.



Role Purpose



Managing all project activities including initiation / Kick-off, delivery and follow-up for all projects globally. Specifically, to ensure that all projects are onboarded and managed to ensure timelines and delivery in accordance with approved timelines / milestone.



Projects delivery, ensuring positive client relationships to get projects completed as agreed.



To own and deliver on the programme schedule, liaising with consultants and client contacts / leads, ensuring that projects are delivered on time.



Responsibilities



New Client Acquisition



* Builds personal credibility with potential clients demonstrating expertise, professionalism and confidence to drive projects to successful and timely delivery



* Build peer to peer relationships which generate new business leads for the business



* Support strategic bids and tenders (contracts won/assists)



* Identify resources to deliver projects



Client Delivery & Retention



* Manages programme delivery maximising benefit/value to clients and to the business



* Monitoring progress of a programme and identifying risk factors that can cause delays; developing and implementing mitigation plans



* Assigning tasks to project implementation teams



* Compiling and writing progress reports and making presentations to management and other stakeholders



* Ensuring programme operations comply with internal control policies and legal requirements



Experience



* Minimum Required



* Significant experience in a similar role delivering multiple large-scale programmes effectively



* Proven experience of being able to run programmes to time and cost



* Ability to work across business functions including in-house and external consultants



* Experience of project management software such as MS Project, MS Office and Base Camp



* A bachelors’ degree in Life Sciences, business management or communications



* Project management qualification e.g. prince 2



* Commercial acumen – Is able to understand the business to make positive financial and business decisions



* Strong communication skills – Is able to write and speak articulately and fluently



* Negotiation skills – Has the ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels



* Excellent organisational skills – Is able to manage large volumes of work sometimes with conflicting timelines



* Professionalism - Is able to adapt to client situations and manage and deliver client expectations.



* Quality – Has the ability, to deliver work which is consistently of a high standard



* Productivity - Can focus on delivery to achieve project objectives as well as business objectives



* Attention to detail – Has the ability to utilise technical ability and ensure attention to detail



* Value adding activity – Is able to identify and implement changes that improve productivity